[Folio Town - Residential District]

@Ninian@Shiny Keldeo
Devon came grinding to a halt when Lilisette cried out, spinning around to face her with wide eyes. "Lilisette! Crap, hang on!" About to take off and free the partly frozen Kirlia, he also froze when he caught the still escaping thief in the side of his vision. A hard choice struck him. If I go and help Lilisette, he might get away....What should I do!? I want to help her but...If Ember loses that bag she'll have nothing left of her dad....

Thankfully he didn't need to really make the choice. Ember showed up in a literal streak of light to free their trapped friend with a few hot Embers. Giving the now trio with the addition of Selena shortly after a thumb up, Devon returned his attention to the fleeing Weavile as he sprinted full speed down the path. "This way guys!"

His brown eyes flashed to every angle around the thief as he continued to give chase, desperate to find something to slow the weasel down.I can't hit him with my Water Gun...I gotta find some other way to stop him.....Uh....Aha! There!

The Totodile visibly perked up as he saw the perfect tool just near a building. A stack of barrels were sitting on a very weak looking bench right near the road. Perfect....Aim for the legs...

Pulling his head back once again, [DEVON used WATER GUN!] A powerful stream of water blasted out of the small gator's maw and headed straight for the benches weak legs. The cold geyser of water impacted the wood structure, causing it to snap almost instantly. The barrels tumbled down from the bench and into the street, causing the Dark-type thief to have quite the difficult time getting around.

"OH SHIT!" Was all the criminal could muster as he quickly tried to avoid the many barrels rolling towards him to no avail. One of the brown cylinders smacked right into him and brought him along for the ride for a good few rolls. Face planting to the ground and taking a shaky stand, the Ice-type made a sluggish get-away as he stumbled out of the field of barrels. Now moving at a much slower pace. A prime target for the kids attacks.

Grinding for a second and jumping clear over one of the barrels as he made his way past, Devon hit the ground and kept running as he looked behind him and called back to his team mates. "Everyone, hit him with some ranged moves! All together!" Turning his head back to the thief, another jet of water came from between his jaws. The Water Gun directed to the dazed thief.

[Folio Town - Residential District]

@Light Lord@Shiny Keldeo
Flames licked her frozen legs, and she finally managed to break herself free once she thawed out. Looking over to Ember, a wide smile crossed her lips, "That was AWESOME! All right, you're a lot faster right? If you're feeling okay, maybe you should beat that guy to bits." As soon as the words left her lips, barrels came tumbling down upon the thief. Letting out an excited squee, she looked back to both Ember and Selena, "I think this game of chase just got a lot easier."

Using her short-range teleportation, Lilisette blinked into a barrel, nearly tripping over it before recovering. "Who put that there!?" Half joking, she continued towards the fleeing thief. "Noooo you don't! Take this sucker!" Glowing a bright white, [LILISETTE used MAGICAL LEAF!] Raising her hand above her head, leaves then shot forward as soon as she brought her arm down. Watching as the leaves fired towards her opponent, a grin spread across her lips.

[Folio Town - Rhys' Clinic]

@Ninian
The limping lizard caused Glyph to shake his head and frown. Still stubborn.... Quickly walking up behind the Generator Pokémon, the Guildmaster crouched slightly to put an arm on Robel's shoulder. "I certainly will Rhys."

The Expedition Leader's news did everything to bring down Glyph's mood once again. His wings, tail, and antennae drooping as he sighed and looked down at the ground. "O-Oh dear....Deeku has truly perished.....It is something I had considered since the sandstorms ceased, but I pushed it to the back of my mind due to how ridiculous it seemed."

Looking back up at the Electric-Normal type, his red 'goggles' were clouded in worry. "Perhaps it was Xicu that did the deed...But I cannot see a reason for why she would murder Deeku. She desires sanctuary from all that do not bow to her, so what would possess her to seek confrontation with a peaceful Tyranitar, one that does not even reside near her grounds?"

Shaking his head some, Glyph groaned. "It simply does not make sense. Were you two able to inspect the body well enough to maybe see how Deeku was killed? Claw or teeth marks? Any sort of clues near the corpse?"

[Folio Town - Residential District]

@Ninian @Light Lord
Ember gave a quick smile to Lilisette as she thanked her. "Not a problem, and yeah, this guy's gonna learn not to steal from fire." She said, rushing forward. Selena stayed back a bit, watching for any more attacks coming from the thief, who could now be clearly seen as a Weavile to her and Ember.

As the Weavile tried to escape, Devon had the bright idea to slow him down with a bunch of barrels. Okay... maybe not the best thought out plan, but it was innovative. Selena rushed up with Protect to block several of the barrels as they bounced off the protective shield. Ember jumped around and over them, looking at the thief with disgust. Her flames were now burning quite intensely, he'd messed with the wrong Fire Type. She didn't bother with long range attacks. She got her stride and curled up, eventually rolling in flames towards the Weavile behind Devon's Water Gun. [Ember used FLAME WHEEL!].

Selena stood back, trying to decide what to do now. Anyone who knew her could tell you the last thing she wanted to do was fight. But... sometimes you had to make the tough choice, as her father would say. "If I have to..." She said, looking up into the sky. Several particles began getting drawn into the Grass Type's leaf. [Selena Took In Sunlight...]

[Folio Town - Rhys' Clinic]

@Light Lord
The Chimecho took his leave, as there were others to attend to, leaving only the three. Robel made a few grunts in protest as Glyph insisted on helping. Keeping his gaze averted, the Heliolisk listened as Glyph spoke of his words, making his own assumptions, and then asking for more facts.

Finally, Robel spoke. "I can assure you this was not Xicu's doing... I... knew her, briefly, way back when. What I'm trying to say, is no, it was not her. It was not the doing of one of her minions. It was something... strong."

The Mienshao nodded in agreement. "It's unlike anything I've ever seen before. There were strange burn marks, but it wasn't something a fire-type could have done..."

Nodding, Robel continued, "...It was certainly strange, indeed. Speaking of Xicu, I... her minions appeared to be restless. I would suspect it in fact has something to do with the death of Deeku. That's how I..." A sigh escaped his maw.

[Folio Town - Residential District]

@Ninian@Shiny Keldeo
It was safe to say the Weavile was having a bad time. First he was pounded by Devon's Water Gun, being knocked to the ground and thoroughly soaked head to toe as the high pressured jet smushed his face into the bark. His eyes spinning like a globe by the time it was done with him. Attempting to push himself up and continue, he was then slammed by a fiery wheel right in the side. Causing him to flop back over onto his stomach and yell in pain. Burnt patches of black fur littering his torso. Even after all that abuse, he yelped as he shoved his head between his knees. Curling up in the street to guard against a barrage of sharp leaves that cut through his back like knives.

Even after being drenched, burned, and cut to shreds by the meddling kids, the Weavile was still somehow conscious, even if he was in incredible pain. He took a shaky stand and looked back at Devon's group and raised a defiant fist....That is until he spotted the Bayleef with her glowing leaf. His eyes went wide as he realized what exactly that signified. ....Yeah, fuck this. I played with these kids long enough, now it's time to clean house. His deadly red eyes trailed off to the alleyway between the buildings just off to his right as a dangerous smirk over took his furred face. Specifically, the circle mark on the wall with an 'X' crossed through it.

"Score!"

In a flash, two forms dropped down from the roof of the building. One blue, and one orange. The orange form headed straight for Devon, the Totodile not even having much time to react as he gasped and looked up to meet the extended foot of his attacker. "OOF!" The tiny reptile took the flying kick directly to the snout and knocked him to the floor. The foot coming down onto his chest to keep him pinned. Looking up to his attacker with a look of pain and anger, Devon squirmed and nipped at the air as the orange rat with lightning bolt shaped tail laughed. "Easy there splashy. Wouldn't want to run a few volts through that nasty bloody nose now we?"

All the while, the blue form had dropped down in front of the barely conscious Weavile, the sharp sound of blades drawing cutting through the air. The otter-like Pokémon stood it's ground as it brandished it's two shell shaped weapons at the other children.....It also began to chuckle. "Wow Colm, this is a new low for you. Getting beaten up by a bunch of kids just trying to take one bag?" A short snicker came from both the Dewott and the Raichu as the Discipline Pokémon glanced over his shoulder at the now named Weavile. "I think you're losing your touch there buddy. The heat getting to ya or you got some other stupid excuse?"

The Weavile simply spat in the direction of the two other thieves. "Oh would you fuck off and just rob these guys already?"

Rolling his eyes, the Dewott's intense gaze darted back to the rest of Devon's group. The scalchops in his paws still pointed at Lilisette and Ember. "Alright guys, this can go one of two ways. One, you can all hand over your bags and you all leave. Scott free. Or two, you don't give me your bags, and Ray over there'll light up your Water-type friend like an Ampharos." The thief said as he flicked his neck over to his Electric partner, who waved in response. "And don't try calling for help or anything, there ain't no one around these streets besides a few more thieves. That little dance show gives us a pretty great work environment. If there is some civi's still around, they're probably being mugged too."

Devon continued to squirm and struggle under the stronger Pokémon's foot, blood dripping out of his nose as he moved his head to look to his friends. "I don't buy it! Don't listen to em guys! They're gonna rip us off either way!" Before he could speak anymore, the Raichu's tail was shoved in his mouth. "Ahhhh, sweet silence." Devon hissed through the tail, and proceeded to open his maw, preparing to bite down. "Ah ah ah Totodile. You try biting me with those teeth of yours and you'll be getting a bit of 'shock therapy'. And stop struggling. It ain't getting you anywhere." The pinned gator narrowed his eyes and groaned. Slowly closing his mouth and laying still. Damn it....Maybe if he were distracted, then I could bite him...

Gazing around at those present, the Dewott then pointed one of his shells at Selena. "Hey there Bayleef, what do you think you're doing charging that Solar Beam? Don't tell me you're planning on using that on little old me?"

[Folio Town - Residential District]

@Light Lord@Shiny Keldeo
Lilisette chirped happily as she watched Ember take off in a Flame Wheel. Clasping her hands together she thought to herself, This is so exciting! At least she thought that up until the shit hit the fan.

A Raichu and Dewott descended from a rooftop, the former kicking Devon in the face. The Kirlia cried out to her companion, "Devon noo!" A shriek erupted from from her lips, and she blinked towards where the theives held Devon. Putting her arms on her hips, she glared at the thieving group. "You know, for a while there, I wasn't really sure what was going on. But you know what? I remembered something. Something important."

Pointing at Selena she called out, "Do it NOW! Don't worry about Devon, he's tough!" A burst of rainbow-colored light emitted from Lilisette, before a circle of healing energy began to form beneath Devon. [LILISETTE used HEAL PULSE]

[Folio Town - Residential District]

@Ninian @Light Lord
Ember was speechless at the scene unfolding before her. All she knew is that the tables had quickly turned against them. She looked around her. She was in a powerless position, the Dewott had the type advantage against her, and was practically covering the Weavile. The Raichu had Devon on lock, ready to make a move as soon as he would even twitch. She looked to Lilisette, who was trying to help Devon all she could. Then she looked to Selena, she had a look that showed her the side of Selena she never showed anyone.

Selena went into her zone, all the training her father had taught her flooded back to the front of her mind. She lined up the target, or in this case, targets. Ember was off to one side, Lilisette on the other. Devon below. They were not targets, and they were clear of her attack. The particles came in faster and faster, eventually causing her leaf on her head to glow bright. She opened her mouth, and a small ball of energy. She chose her attack path. She lined it up perfectly. She took aim, and fired. [Selena used SOLARBEAM!] The beam of energy plotted a direct course that would end up hitting each of the criminals in a line, starting with the Raichu, then the Dewott, and finally finishing the Weavile.

[Folio Town - Residential District]

@Ninian@Shiny Keldeo
The healing circle appeared beneath Devon, causing Ray to tilt his head and snicker. Sparks beginning to collect in the round patches on his cheeks. "Hehe, you think Heal Pulse is gonna save him? Let's see if it will, I like gambling." Devon's pupils shrunk down to mere pricks as the healing energy brought a cool relaxing feeling through him. I REALLY hope you're right Lilisette.

The Raichu's body began to glow, and soon became enveloped in a layer of electricity that quickly over took the Totodile beneath him. The intense searing pain entering his body competed with the Psychic healing for dominance. Unfortunately the super effective energy came out on top. Squeezing his eyes shut and biting down on the lightning tipped tail as hard as he could, he let off a muffled agonized scream. "GAH-AAAAAAH!"

Ray's iris' also shrunk as he howled in pain grabbing hold of his tail and desperately trying to rip it from the iron grip of Devon's jaws. "OWOWOWOWOW LET GO OF MY TAIL YOU LITTLE PRICK!"

The Dewott with shells drawn began to laugh loudly as he looked over at Lilisette with a confident smirk. "Look where your plan got your friend Kirlia. You could've just given up your bags and walked home safe and sound. Now you'll half to carry a roosted Totodile corpse."

Looking back to the area where Selena was standing, he pulled his arm back to toss one of the scalchops at the Grass-type.....But she wasn't there. A look of confusion came over his face as his vision panned to his right. "Fuck, where'd the other kid gooo-RAY LOOK OUT!" The Dewott dropped his shells and threw his paws to the side of his head as the beam headed straight for the fat orange rat.

"OH WHAT NOW!?" The Mouse Pokémon yelled as he looked up from the Totodile holding his tail hostage. "BLEH!" The yellow beam of built of solar power socked the Raichu right in the stomach. Sending him flying off his prisoner and ripping his tail from the sharp grip of Devon's jaws. The electric connection between the two finally severed. A few flecks of blood landing on the Totodile as he writhed on the healing circle half consciously.

The Electric-type thief slammed into his Dewott partner as he scrambled to get away from the airborne rodent. They acted much like a bowling ball as they also collided with the Weavile known as Colm that had been trying to rest behind the Discipline Pokémon. The Thievery Trio landed in a heap a short ways away from Ember and Lilisette. All of them joining together in a groan of defeat. The Quilava's bag loosely hanging from Colm's arm before he half ass tossed it to the side.

[Folio Town - Rhys' Clinic]

@Ninian
Glyph's face scrunched up in deep thought as Robel and the Mienshao gave the info they had to offer. "Goodness...That could make travel down in the Trunk more dangerous than usual...." A hint of guilt then over took his glassed eyes as he looked away. I-I do hope that Fuse's party is alright.....Perhaps I should send someone to recall them before they go too deep....They cannot be too far into the dungeon by now....

Clasping his claws and putting them behind his back, he tapped his foot lightly. "And strange burn marks you say? Perhaps it could possibly be caused by a Dragon-type? Some Dragon-type moves are able to manifest similar to Fire moves.....Or possibly from the move Scald?"

Sighing, he shook his head and frowned. "There is so much going on...So many things happening at once, even I cannot have been prepared for them...." Looking over at the Heliolisk then to the Fighter, he stared. "....We shall continue this discussion at the Guild Robel. Your friend is also welcome if he happens to have any other information regarding Deeku."

[Folio Town - Residential District]

@Light Lord@Shiny Keldeo
Selena used Solar Beam, and it was truly a thing of beauty. The Kirlia's mouth widened, as she stared slack-jawed at the thieves as they were practically impaled by the energy blast.

However, on the flip side, her decision may have just killed Devon. This wasn't supposed to happen! With pure panic upon her visage, she rushed over to the fallen Totodile as soon as the the thieves gave up. "Crap, crap, crap! Devon, this can't be happening... nooo. Nonono. You survive this encounter! You LIVE, damnit!"

With tears streaming down her cheeks, the Kirlia attempts another [HEAL PULSE!], and after a few moments she would pull out an Oran Berry and straddle herself over the Totodile, attempting to shove the berry forcefully down his throat, making chewing motions with his jaw. "Eat it, damn it!"

[Folio Town - Rhys' Clinic]

@Light Lord
Robel's brows furrowed deeply as Glyph responded. Finally, when he was done, the Heliolisk spoke once more, "It was certainly not a Dragon-type move, nor Scald. It was..."

The Mienshao chimed in, "...It was... black. Not charred black, but an eerie sort of black. You would have to see the... remains... to ah... understand."

At the Guild Master's final offer, the Heliolisk looked over at the Mienshao before the latter shook his head. "I know no more than Robel would. I will be around, perhaps we'll speak at another time."

Looking over the Mienshao with a slightly raised brow, Robel finally nodded. "...Right, then. Glyph... if you are ready, then we can take our leave."

Petra the Aron

@Ninian@Light Lord@Shiny Keldeo@Lucius Cypher

Folio’s Trunk - Floor 6

Another expedition, huh?

That would work. She’d still be getting the experience and reputation as if she had gone with the others, but she was actually wanted this time. Keeping a secret wouldn’t be an issue, too. Nobody really knew her anyway. She’d be helping someone! From what she understood, Kahara was going to go into this expedition alone anyway. A helping hand would be welcome!

Kahara nodded, and made a mouth-zipping motion. She was ready to go wherever he was going! She would be a valuable helper to him, she was strong! They just had to get there first.

“Okay, um, let’s go!” she said, stepping over to walk alongside Kahara.

[Folio Town - Residential District]

@Ninian @Light Lord
Ember, before anything, ran over to the pile of thieves and grabbed back her precious bag and belongings. "Serves you right..." She said, spitting an Ember at them before turning and regrouping with the others. Devon was in bad shape, but Lilisette seemed to be taking care of him, somewhat. "What about the town healer, Mr. Rhys? We could take him there... I can't remember where his clinic is though..." She looked left and right, not seeing anything. Then she looked back at the pile of washed up thieves. "And then there's those guys... we can't just leave them there, they might get away... what do we do?"

Selena finally snapped back into reality from whatever she had turned into, looking around. Devon was hurt, Lilisette was in a frenzy, and Ember looked like she had no clue what to do. She saw the pile of Pokemon behind them all, and tried to piece together what happened. Then she realized what she'd done, or at least what she thought she had done. She'd hit them with her most powerful move, in that moment she became what she hated more than anything. Tears started welling up when she realized what might happen, what could have happened. "I-I'm... I'm sorry... I'm so... so sorry... I-I don't know what came over me... it wasn't me... it w-wasn't..." The tears poured out like a river, and she ended up falling to the ground, keeping her head between her legs.

Ember rushed to her side, trying to comfort the small grass type. "Hey, don't cry, you did great... Devon's gonna be okay, I know he will... just... please don't cry..." She said, laying a paw on the Leaf Pokemon's leg. It didn't help, Ember felt like her words fell on deaf ears. Selena heard her, but in this moment, she was too out of it to respond or even acknowledge the words.

[Folio Town - Residential District]

@Ninian@Shiny Keldeo
A shrill scream came from the pile of thieves as Ember shot one last flame at them. The small fireball ending up somewhere on Colm's arm. "MOTHER FUCKER! OW!" The Weavile complained as he brought his arm up to his mouth to blow a bit of cold air on the burn. The Icy thief himself still trapped underneath his other companions.

The Dewott of the three that was pinned awkwardly on his stomach under Ray's back let off an annoyed sigh. Glancing at the children gathering around their fallen friend and flipping out about him. "Oooo....Ray, you better not have killed that kid. That's going too far, you know the rule."

The Raichu laying above him was busy clutching at his bloody tail, sweating and whimpering like mad. "N-No! I didn't kill him Volke! I-I mean, I wasn't trying to kill him. Maybe I accidentally went overboard with the voltage when he bit my tail. B-But that's only cause he surprised me! I swear I only wanted to rough him up not fry him completely! I ain't that low!"

The Dewott now identified as Volke sighed, and peered upon the scene of the four Guild recruits with a tinge of guilt in his small grey eyes. "For our sake, he better be alive. Cause if he isn't, we're never seeing the light of day again."

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A warm feeling coursed through his being as the achy Totodile slowly came back into the conscious world. His eye lids slowly creaked opened a crack just in time to see an odd white and blue creature climb atop him with something in it's grasp. Liliset-

Devon was jumped fully awake as he felt the fist fly into his throat. His eyes going wide as he coughed and choked on Lilisette's hand, before she pulled it out and began forcing him to eat whatever it was she had shoved into him. The sweet, cooling taste signalling to him that it was an Oran berry. A rather fresh one at that whose juices felt wonderful on his burnt mouth. He began to move his jaws independently of the Fairy's motions as he looked up into Lilisette's eyes and smiled. "Imhm alive, dompth wofry." He murmured as his fully closed mouth couldn't really form proper words while chewing.

Sitting up slightly to swallow the berry, the Water-type gave off a satisfied sigh as he laid back and winked at both Ember and Selena, then Lilisette. "Thanks for the berry and the healing. But uh, next time can we have a plan that doesn't involve me getting zapped?"

[Folio Town - Residential District]

@Light Lord@Shiny Keldeo
With angry brows furrowed, the Kirlia shrieked back at the thieves, "You're right, you better not have killed—"

It appeared that Devon had come to. With an estatic expression, she awkwardly threw herself on the Water-type, embracing him with tears still flowing down her cheeks. "I thought you were a crisp... I thought..." Pulling herself back up, and dismounting, she gave the Totodile a punch-like tap. "You really shouldn't scare em like that. And for your information you're the tank, sheesh. You're gonna get a lot more zapping at this rate."

After being assured that Devon was alive, all of the other information suddenly flooded her mind. "Rhys! That's a good idea. Devon's still crispy so we should go visit him. And uh, I really don't know what to do with the thieves." Turning to get a better look at them, the Kirlia then noticed the sobbing Bayleef. With wide eyes, she went over to comfort her as well. "Selena...? It's okay! Devon's alive, really. What you did was AWESOME by the way!"

Plopping down next to the Bayleef, she put a hand on her side, "That Solar Beam was totally out of this world! Really! Super cool! You totally saved Ember's bag, and the rest of us from getting messed up. Except Devon, but that's more my fault. AND HIS FAULT FOR BEING A BAD TANK." Shooting the Totodile a shit-eating grin, she then hopped back over to him. "Ooookay, lets get your crispy butt over to Rhys." A blue glow overtook the Totodile as [LILISETTE used PSYCHIC!] Putting the Totodile on his feet, she looked him over, "You gonna be good to walk, or do I need to carry you?"

[Folio's Trunk - Town Path F6]

@Light Lord@Shiny Keldeo@Lucius Cypher@Empour
With wide eyes, Karaha looked over the Aron with astonishment. Thinking to himself he raised a brow at her, That was surprisingly easy. After a few more moments of being amazed, he then flashed Petra a warm smile. "All right, then... I appreciate your assistance. I suppose this matter has been settled, then."

[Folio Town - Residential District]

@Ninian @Light Lord
Seeing Devon was okay brought a small smile to Ember's face, but Selena remained in the same state. "Selena... come on, look, Devon's fine, we're all fine, all because of you..." Selena then completely cut her off. "It's not that!" She screamed, looking up finally with tears still in her eyes. "You have no clue what danger you were really in... when I did that... I wasn't... me..." She looked down to the ground. "When I fight, I turn into... someone else, someone who doesn't care about the risk, if an attack will work I do it..."

Ember was slightly shocked, this was far different from the shy Bayleef she'd known just hours earlier. She gave a calm smile and looked the Leaf Pokemon in the eyes. "Hey... it's okay, it really is... I don't really understand what you're going through, but we're here. We'll help you. For now, let's just get Devon a little help, okay?" She said, hoping the words would really hit home for the Bayleef.

Selena returned the gaze, sniffling. "O-Okay... Again though, I-I'm sorry..." She wiped a few tears away, but her eyes remained semi-watered. Ember kept her paw on Selena's, making sure she wouldn't start crying again. "Come on, you seem to know where Mr. Rhys lives, lead the way Lilisette." She said.

[Folio Town - Residential District]

@Ninian@Shiny Keldeo
Devon winced at the Kirlia's embrace, his body still tender after the intense electrical shocks. Despite the pain, he still lifted his tiny arms up to return the hug. When she pulled away and 'tapped' him he gave a smirk and a pained grunt. "Yippee....Ya know, a better name for 'Tank' would be 'Meat Shield'."

The Totodile's Psychic field nurse left him to attend to Selena's emotional wounds. Leaving him to lay back on the ground and try to refrain from moving. Least the child's burns grow irritated. The injured Water-type soon grew brave as he craned his neck to look at the two girls. He raised the middle claw of his right hand that was laying numb on the ground towards Lilisette and her shit-eating grin, giving her one of his own. "Screw you, I'll be better at it when I evolve." He then looked past the Kirlia to smile warmly at Selena. "Yeah Selena! That Solar Beam was amazing! You saved all of us from those crazy jerks by making that shot. You don't need to cry, you're awesome."

As his nurse returned, Devon's body felt weight-less as he was lifted gently to his feet. He tilted his head towards the Fairy with a somewhat unsure frown before nodding. "I think so? Hold on lemme...." Lifting his leg up and placing his foot down in front of him, the reptile immediately began to wobble and shudder. He spoke through grinded teeth. "Ok, scratch that, you're gonna need to carry me. I can't really feel my legs, and that first step nearly made my them buckle." Looking back to Lilisette with a pained expression, he managed to wink. "Besides, I think you owe me a ride after I unwillingly went through with your crazy plan."

Selena's sudden outburst made Devon's head flick over to her, worry soon blanketing his visage. "It's ok Selena. Everything has a risk, but it worked out for us this time. You don't need to be sorry."

"Well well well, looks like our new recruits are already making names for themselves." A hardy voice spoke up from behind the kids. Turning his head slightly, Devon's eyes went wide. "Brick! You're back!"

The large Poliwrath stood back a bit with his his muscled arms crossed over his stomach. Guild bag over his shoulder as he scanned the scene before him with a hint of pride in his large white eyes. "You all caught three of them thieves eh? Quite the achievement on the first day." Nodding, he 'smiled' with his non-visible mouth. "You guys just focus on getting 'crispy butt' over there to the clinic. I'll clean up the thieves."

Grinning, Devon nodded at the Water Fighter. "Thanks Brick. We'll catch up with you later ok?"

[Folio Town - Rhys' Clinic→Outside the Clinic]

@Ninian
The true nature of the wounds inflicted to the fallen Tyranitar guardian caused the Guildmaster to 'hmm', eyes closing as he crossed his arms and tilted his head to the ground. Eerie black burns....Perhaps.....From a Dark-type move? I have experience with the wounds that attacks such as Dark Pulse and Night Slash can inflict....Residue from the moves energy can sometimes remain at the point of impact.....

Nodding at his right hand mon, Glyph gave a nod to the Mienshao. "I am ready. Thank you for your assistance sir." Strolling out of the small room and into the hall the Flygon called through the door of one of the other patients rooms. "We'll be taking our leave now Rhys. Thank you for everything."

Pushing out of the wood door, Glyph kept his arm around Robel to support the injured mon as they walked down the busy street. The tall dragon awkwardly crouched to be even able to grab the in comparison much smaller Heliolisk. "Let's save that grim talk for when we're back at the office. For now, Robel, I must ask. What do you want to do with your plans for the Guild's Expedition to Spiral Rock Isle?" A saddened expression came over Glyph as his antennae drooped. "I know you've been planning it for quite some time, and are excited to reveal it to the other members once you are done, but you are in no condition to lead an Expedition at the moment. We can store your plans for later use if you so wish."

[Folio's Trunk - Town Path F6]

@Light Lord@Shiny Keldeo@Lucius Cypher@Empour
The Umbreon's gaze fixed upon the Aron as he considered the current situation. Though the Town Path wasn't known for much in the way of danger, continuing on with such a large group would likely only serve to get someone lost. It was with that reasoning he finally came upon a conclusion.

"Since our group is quite over capacity, I was considering splitting with Petra... now. It's... ah... not up for debate. You have my apologies. I would prefer to travel to Horutoto under the cover of nightfall, while also having a chance to rest there. For that, we cannot be sidetracked by bickering." Looking over to his new companion, he flashed her a smile, "Well then...?" With his piece said, the Umbreon started off at a hastened pace, beckoning the Aron to follow.

[Folio Town - Residential District→?]

@Light Lord@Shiny Keldeo
Selena's outburst was surprising, to say the least. Lilisette's eyes widened, as she looked upon the Bayleef with a confused expression. Huh... really? I don't remember reading about that. After a few moments, she went up to gently hug Selena, "It's okay. Having someone that tactical around is a good thing! Now I know to stay out of your line of fire, right?" Trying her best to flash a smile, and let loose a laugh, she went back over to Devon who apparently couldn't actually stand. Thankfully her Psychic hold was still fairly intact.

With Brick's arrival, Lilisette flinched, not expecting him to show up so suddenly. Whipping around, she stared at him with wide eyes, "Ooooohh. It was... nothing. All Selena, really. And Crispy Croc. I guess that joke doesn't work as well with a Totodile, does it...?" Scratching the back of her head awkwardly she continued, "A-Anyway, guess we'll find you later. Devon's mortal wounds are probably more important."

Since everyone was somehow counting on her to find Rhys' Clinic, it was her duty to do so. Or so she guessed. Lifting Devon off the ground, she hovered him beside her. "Crap, so I just remembered this is my first time to Folio. Plus look at all those crowds, even if we did know how to get there, how are we supposed to actually get there!?" Looking around, she finally spotted a sign indicating that a clinic was nearby, "Oh hey, I think it's that way. I think that's passing through the thick of the crowds though... hrngh this isn't going to be fun. Do you guys have any ideas for like... um... an alternate route or are we just gonna have to ... plow through?"

[Folio Town - Residential District]

@Ninian @Light Lord
With Selena now on her feet again and Ember keeping her there, Brick finally returned and assured them he would take care of the trio of thieves. "Well... that's one weight off our shoulders..." Said Ember. Selena hoped these thieves would find it easier than the poor Furret from before... she still couldn't believe he tied the thing in a literal knot...

When Lilisette admitted that she had no clue where they group should go, Selena remembered something. "Actually... my mom... sometimes she visits Mr. Rhys' clinic. She usually goes... that way... I think..." She wasn't sure if she remembered it right or not, her mind was flooded with so many things right now it was hard to think. She pointed up just passed the residential area. "I never go up there, so you might be right. We could probably cut through a few alleys to get there too. So, let's get going!" She said, looking over to Selena. Her eyes were still somewhat waterlogged, but she'd physically recovered from her quick spell for the most part. "Yeah... let's go." She replied.

[Folio Town - Residential District]

As the children departed from the alleyway and began to make their trek towards the Clinic, Brick turned around and cracked his knuckles as he walked towards the bundle of thieves. "Stealing from kids and assaulting them...Oh yeah. You guys are gonna have a great time here in our fine little town. Here, let me escort you to your very own rooms, complete with iron bars and Type-resistant defences to keep you all nice and cozy."

Coming upon them, the Poliwrath stomped his foot. "Stand up, all of you. And if you even make one step out of my line of sight, I won't hesitate to throw you off of this tree." In a flash, the thieves had all stood up in line as straight as they could possibly manage. Bullets of sweat pouring off of their faces. Ray still clung to his bloody lightning bolt tipped tail and waved a paw. The end of the bolt seemingly missing a small chunk. "U-Um....Can I get some meds on this? I don't think Totodile mouths are the uh...Cleanest things around. And the last thing you need is a sick prisoner right?"

Pointing down the street, the muscly tadpole grunted. "Yeah yeah we'll get you your mommy kisses Raichu. Don't know where you grew up but we ain't cruel around here. Now quit your whining and start walking."

~~~

Throughout the entire ordeal, the thieves and the Guild recruits had an audience. However small it may have been. Once the Thievery Trio were being marched down the road, the small vaguely Z-shaped mon floated out from behind a large leaf. For a moment it remained totally static. Paused in the air. It then suddenly began to bounce and jump around wildly, spinning and spouting out it's odd gibberish excitedly before it calmed down enough to remember the point of it's short mission. With another few bounces the Unown took off back towards the Town Square.

[Folio Town - Town Sqaure]

Back in the busy square, the cloaked Feraligatr still remained leaning on his wall. His red eyes remained on the lead singer/dancer of the performance. Though the large smile on his maw would indicate that he was pleased with the show, his eyes told a different story. A tinge of sadness hidden behind those glowing red iris. The return of his small companion soon brought him out of his trance however, the small letter lowing down next to his head and jumping around. "#$@^*%! #$@^*%! # #@@% @#%@ ^*#%&!"

Turning his head to view the Z-Unown, Raiden's smile lowered a bit. "Hey Zeke. So you seen them fight huh? Give me the details."

Bouncing around and spouting the gibberish at a rapid pace, the strong gator nodded along to every 'word'. Somehow able to understand the flood of nonsense the letter was barfing out.

Once the explanation of Devon's team's encounter with the thieves was finished, Raiden looked out to the dance show once again. The various Pokémon's stylish moves seemingly having no end. Sounds like Devon can really take a hit seeing how he's somehow still alive after that....He's gonna need the pain tolerance that's for sure. And Selena already knows how to fight....

Sighing, he waved a dismissive hand behind his shoulder. "That's all I needed for now Zeke. Thanks. You can go back and hang out with your buddies again. I want to be alone."

Pouting a bit, the Z-shaped mon 'nodded' before slipping back behind the building with a quiet 'vwomp' sound.

Wonder if the kids'll make it back in time to see the end of the show....Wonder where Genji is. What's taking the guy so long?

[Folio Town - Residential District West]

@Ninian@Shiny Keldeo
The crispy croc awkwardly floated next to Lilisette as the traversed the urban streets. The blue glow surrounding his body giving him an odd weightless feeling. The Kirlia unfortunately mentioned the high volume of Pokémon travelling through the streets now that they were closer to the Square. And a quick glance around the area confirmed Devon's horror. An uncomfortable frown stole the Totodile's features as he squirmed a bit in the air. "Uh...I vote that we don't go through the crowds. I'm not very good with having alot of Pokémon around staring at me and I think a charred flying Totodile will draw alot of attention...."

Ember and Selena put their heads together to come up with an alternative route, one that Devon seemed a bit more comfortable with judging by the tiny smile. "Sure. That could work. Let's just be careful to not get mugged again. I'm all done with being a Tank today..." He said as he lightly touched the oval shaped black burn on his chest. The act itself causing him to shudder and let out a sharp breath. Another small drop of blood slowly dripping from his hurt snout before he reached up and wiped it away.